Rapper’s surprise album release features unnecessary diss tracks About two weeks ago on Aug. 31, the album Kamikaze was released out of nowhere by Marshall Mathers, a.k.a. Eminem. The sudden release of the album came as a surprise to many, but what’s more is that lots of people were confused […]
Arts & Culture
The Ontarion’s arts and culture articles cover the local artistic scene, including news, interviews, and reviews.
Local comedy theatre pays tribute to Guelph Jazz Festival through improv show
Tight-knit audience a testament to The Making-Box’s success A whole lot of hilarity with a pinch of sincerity — that’s how I would describe The Making-Box’s show, Royal City Heroes. Once a month, downtown Guelph’s own improv studio and comedy club puts together a unique show which highlights a spectacular […]
Pieces of Me: Where I Want to Be
When the leaves turn orange The cool breeze Lingering feelings Smell of coffee in the air Long drives into The never-ending sunset Talking about nothing Favourite movie In your love’s sweater Lost in the library with tales Of adventurous possibilities Cereal and cartoons On a lazy Sunday Feature image […]
David Chariandy’s novel, Brother
Gryphons Read novel follows lives of family struck by tragedy David Chariandy’s book tells the story of a family who is struggling. It tells the story of first generation Canadians, the pressure put on them by their parents to succeed, and the rejection they face by others in society. Set […]
Dionne Brand discusses new releases, The Blue Clerk and Theory
Poet, novelist, essayist, and U of G professor In an on-stage interview at the Art Gallery of Guelph on Friday, Sept. 14, professor and author Dionne Brand spoke about her new works, The Blue Clerk and Theory, with Professor Winston Smith of Seneca College. The event was co-presented by the […]
Interviews with authors at EMWF: Uzma Jalaluddin
Full interview with Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Ayesha at Last, at Eden Mills Writers’ Festival Karen K. Tran: In an interview with CBC Books, you said that when you were growing up, a lot of books about the immigrant experience were “filtered through a condescending, sometimes erroneous lens.” Did this frustration […]
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival 2018
Celebrating 30 years of a totally awesome event of which I was woefully ignorant until now The first thing I found astonishing about the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival was that at the top of the schedules given out at the entrance was written the phrase: “Celebrating 30 Amazing Years!” As […]
University cafeteria foods around the world
A look at Guelph campus eats compared to three international universities Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience for many students. There is the opportunity to live in a different country, experience new and exciting cultures, and most importantly, try new foods. When studying abroad I could not help but […]
Jann Arden visits War Memorial Hall, promotes latest memoir
Juno-award winning singer/songwriter talks career, troubled childhood, and family relations “Something good can come from something bad.” That was the mantra Jann Arden repeated during her public talk at War Memorial Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8. Co-presented by the Eden Mills’ Writers Festival and the University of Guelph, Arden spoke […]
Pieces of Me: Dreamworld
Cotton candy clouds Floating above a whimsical little town Lovers’ endearing hearts Children’s sweet tears of laughter Parachute of colours Lollipop swirls Hypnotizing to the mind’s eye Dancing, twirling, day into night Glistening youth everlasting Chewing on saltwater taffy Sand in their hair Nostalgic memories in the air Kissing without […]
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The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.